Word Meaning
अफ़्शुर्दा
afshurda
Meaning
Squeezed, pressed out, or an expressed juice or extract.
Detailed Meaning
In Persian and Urdu, 'afshurda' refers to that which is pressed, squeezed, or extracted, especially fresh fruit juice. In this couplet, 'afshurda-e-angoor' specifically signifies the authentic wine pressed freshly from grapes. The poet uses it to distinguish genuine, profound intoxication from superficial or adulterated wine.
Etymology
Persian, past participle of the verb 'afshurdan' (افشردن), meaning to squeeze, press, or wring out.
Usage
In classical ghazals, it is predominantly used in the genitive construct 'afshurda-e-angoor' to denote pure grape wine as opposed to synthetic or low-grade brews.
Examples
A goblet filled with the fresh extract of grapes.
A heart squeezed and crushed under the weight of grief.